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W8R1 - bit of a cold starting but ok

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Decided as I wasn't feeling too ill as such but more wiped out with bit of what feels like a cold coming, I would still get out and start W8 - was ok, didn't struggle though did use my inhaler half way but by the end of the 28 mins I was feeling better than when I went out!

Loving running..

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Well done! It's not easy to judge when you'd be better off going for a run or giving it a miss - but it's very easy to make excuses! Here's hoping the cold doesn't get in the way, then soon you'll be... graduating :)

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KS69Graduate in reply toNow-runner_NeedsAttn

That's what I'm hoping, end of next week if the cold and my asthma don't get in the way!

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Well done. I think the fresh air helps to clear the germs :D Good luck for R2, not that you'll need it x

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KS69Graduate in reply tofirst_mate

Trying it tomorrow as having to change my running days due to crappy work week, bit of sore throat but not really ill yet so will get out while I can!

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first_mateGraduate in reply toKS69

When I had a cold a couple of weeks ago the lovely people on here advised that so long as it hasn't gone to the chest then you should be ok to go. I was dosing myself with lemsip and cough mixture for a few days before I went out x Hope you're feeling better soon x

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KS69Graduate in reply tofirst_mate

Mine tends to go to my chest first but it's not *that* bad yet so I'll keep going.. W9 next week, I'll have to be really ill to stop now!

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